Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Old Trafford's Clash of the Titans

Hoping for bragging rights: Ronaldo’s (r) Portugal take on Messi’s Argentina in friendly at Old Trafford.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos claimed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are “geniuses playing football”, as the prize pair prepare to face off tonight.
All eyes will be on the duo when the Seleccao take on Argentina in a friendly at Old Trafford.

Jaguar set to release 'One Centimeter' remix with Nigeria's Iyanya

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Well, singer Jaguar is an elated man soon after Hon William Ruto endorsed his works on national radio. It was during his Morning interview with Maqbull at Capital that Hon Ruto was asked his favorite Kenyan song. 

Top players, FIFA, CAF and health experts unite in the fight against Ebola

Top players, FIFA, CAF and health experts unite in the fight against Ebola
Top international football players are joining forces with world football’s governing body FIFA, the Confederation of African Football and health experts to raise global awareness and promote simple preventative measures in the fight against Ebola.

Lagos: Strike By Health Workers Paralyse Activities In Federal Government Hospitals

Activities across Federal Government hospitals in Lagos on Monday remained grounded as the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU)insisted on having their demands met before coming bck to work.
The union had on Nov. 13 embarked on an indefinite strike to press home their demands.
Some of their demands include immediate release of circular on adjustment of salary since January 2014 and immediate payment of at least two months arrears.

Soldiers in fierce battle with Boko Haram in Adamawa

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Fierce battle yesterday ensued along Gombi-Hong axis of Adamawa State as ‎the military made frantic attempts to recapture the areas, which are situated in the central part of the state from Boko Haram insurgents.

APC raises the alarm over alleged move to impeach Ekiti speaker

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over a PDP-led and police-backed acts of impunity in Ekiti State, where only seven members of the 26 House of Assembly members on Monday morning convened  to impeach the speaker.

Reps: Shape of shocks to come

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The House of Representatives, arguably, more than any institution of government, has been posting interesting drama in recent times.

NSCDC boss declares war on crude oil thieves in Bayelsa

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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ade Abolurin, has declared war on pipeline vandals and crude oil thieves in Bayelsa State.

Oil & Gas: FG to designate seven states free trade zones

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If a bill, which seeks to amend and thereby create oil and gas free trade zones and sub-zones eventually gets the nod of the National Assembly and the President’s assent, then, Nigeria’s economy in at least, seven states may get the needed boost after all.

Fresh concerns as oil prices down in Asian trade

Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe
Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe
Oil prices extended their losses in Asia Tuesday after Japan’s economy slumped into recession, while prospects for an OPEC output cut dimmed, analysts said.

Jonathan launches $50m YouWin Batch 4

President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday in Abuja launched the 50-million-dollar Venture Capital Fund also known as the YouWin! Small and Medium Enterprise(SME)-Growth Fund.

Glo subscribers first to own iPhone 6 in Nigeria

Apple's new offering, iPhone 6 (L) and iPhone 6 Plus (R)
Apple’s new offering, iPhone 6 (L) and iPhone 6 Plus (R)
Globacom, Nigeria’s national telecom carrier, has become the first Nigerian operator to officially sell iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in Nigeria. The operator’s flagship outlet was open at midnight on Friday, November 14 2014, offering buyers the opportunity to be among the very first set of Nigerians to own the devices.

Its a mystery that Nigerian army can’t stop Boko Haram – Sagay

Prof. Itse Sagay
Prof. Itse Sagay
Constitutional lawyer, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) on Monday said the federal government and the Nigerian armed forces have to be decisive if they are really serious about winning the war against Boko Haram insurgency.

Oshiomhole accuses PDP of importing mercenaries to register in Edo

Adams Oshiomhole, Governor of Edo State
Adams Oshiomhole, Governor of Edo State
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo State chapter, has been accused of importing mercenaries to register in their wards to boost their numbers for the forthcoming elections in the state.

Security Aides: Tambuwal withdraws suit against IG

Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker House of Representatives
Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal on Monday withdrew his suit challenging the withdrawal of his security details by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba.
The IGP had withdrawn the speaker’s security aides following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC).

INEC to jail presidential candidates that spend above N1bn on campaign

INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega
INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had taken measures to track campaign expenditure incurred by political parties as it lifted ban on election campaigns.

Don’t rely on military, defend yourselves against Boko Haram – Sanusi

Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi II
Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi II
One of Nigeria’s most powerful Muslim leaders, the emir of Kano, has voiced support for vigilantes fighting Boko Haram, urging others to form civilian militias and questioning the competence of the military.

Husband Secretly Films Wife's Adorable Car Sing-Along

Husband Secretly Films Wife’s Adorable Car Sing Along
As Salt-N-Pepa once said, "The moral of this story is: Who are you to judge?"
So maybe we shouldn't judge this video, uploaded to YouTube this weekend. 
A wife, secretly shot by her husband, was caught rapping along with the 1993 song, "None of Your Business" by the hip-hop trio Salt-N-Pepa. 

4 Israelis killed in Jerusalem synagogue attack

JERUSALEM (AP) — Two Palestinians stormed a Jerusalem synagogue on Tuesday, attacking worshippers praying inside with knives, axes and guns, and killing four. Police killed the attackers in a shootout.
The attack was the deadliest in Jerusalem in years and is bound to ratchet up fears of sustained violence in the city, already on edge amid soaring tensions over a contested holy site.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said six people were also wounded in the attack, including two police officers. He said police were searching the area for other suspects.

AP Exclusive: Charles Manson gets marriage license

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CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) — Mass murderer Charles Manson plans to marry a 26-year-old woman who left her Midwestern home and spent the past nine years trying to help exonerate him.
Afton Elaine Burton, the raven-haired bride-to-be, said she loves the man convicted in the notorious murders of seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate.

SENATORS ARGUE FIERCELY ABOUT SEATING ARRANGEMENT IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

It is truly disheartening to observe the National Assembly engaging in heated arguments and misplaced priorities, particularly when the nati...